Intel Core i7-965 Drivers & Specs 2024

Core i7-965 is a desktop processor from Intel released on 17 November 2008, and it is in end-of-life production status now. It belongs to Core i7 family and has a Bloomfield architecture. This processor is built on Intel Socket 1366, and uses Gen 2 PCI express connection. 45 nm process is used in production.

Processor has 4 cores and 8 threads, with the base frequency of 3.2 GHz. It has DDR3 Triple-channel memory support. As for the cache, it supports L1 64K (per core), L2 256K (per core) and L3 8MB (shared).

Specifications

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Release date: 17 November 2008
Production status: End-of-life
Generation: Core i7
Codename: Bloomfield
Socket: Intel Socket 1366
Total Cores: 4

Total Threads: 8
Frequency: 3.2 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 3.466 GHz
Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)
Cache L3: 8MB (shared)
TDP: 130 W

Physical Specifications

Socket: Intel Socket 1366
Foundry: Intel
Process size: 45 nm

Transistors: 731 million
Die size: 263 mm²
Package: FC-LGA8

Performance

Frequency: 3.2 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 3.466 GHz
Base clock: 133 MHz
Multiplier: 24.0x

Multiplier unlocked: Yes
Voltage: 1.375 V
TDP: 130 W

Architecture Details

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Production status: End-of-life
Release date: 17 November 2008
Codename: Bloomfield
Generation: Core i7

Part: SLBCJ
Memory support: DDR3 Triple-channel
ECC memory: No
PCI Express: Gen 2

Cores

Total Cores: 4
Total Threads: 8

SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated graphics: N/A

Cache

Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)

Cache L3: 8MB (shared)

Notes

Notes: This processor comes with an unlocked FSB multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label.

Features & Technologies

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